Brits would prefer to drink alone than share a tipple with any of the political party leaders, the Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker has revealed. Of those surveyed, 17% opted for UKIP’s Nigel Farage, followed by 13% for the Conservative’s David Cameron and 9% for Labour’s Ed Miliband. The Tracker also reveals that there are three clear political issues that matter most to … [Read more...]
Record Q2 revenue and EPS for Starbucks
Starbucks financial results for its 13-week fiscal second quarter and 26-week fiscal year to date ending 29 March 2015 show record results, “Starbucks record financial and operating performance in Q2 was driven by our people all around the world yet woven together by one common thread - industry leading partner (employee) facing and customer facing innovation,” said Howard … [Read more...]
2015 British Pie Awards: chicken pie crowned Supreme Champion
A Chicken, Mushroom, English Mustard & Cream Pie made by Great North Pie Co. has taken home the title of Supreme Champion at this year’s world-renowned British Pie Awards. Beating 830 other pies to secure the much sought-after trophy and £1,000 cash prize, this Chicken Pie won the judges over with its exquisite appearance and perfect balance of taste and texture. Huge … [Read more...]
Punch performs in line with expectations
Punch Taverns has advised its Interim Results for the 28 weeks to 7 March 2015 with Stephen Billingham, Executive Chairman of Punch Taverns plc, commenting: “We have delivered profits for the half year in line with our expectations and are on track to meet full year underlying EBITDA guidance of between £193 million and £200 million. “Group debt has materially reduced … [Read more...]
Kitchen Academy and Kingscote Estate launch Cookery School
Kingscote Estate and The Kitchen Academy have announced a new collaboration with the launch of ‘Kitchen Academy at Kingscote’. This new cookery school will be based in the beautiful 15th century tithe barn visitor centre situated at the heart of the Kingscote Estate, a new vineyard and country pursuits destination, and will be used to cater for events on-site as well as … [Read more...]